RECENT NEWS

Robertson Construction North West has installed an inflatable roofing tent system as part of the £38m redevelopment of Royal Bolton Hospital.

On 26 March, discover how Kier, together with Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, are using an innovative digital approach to better understand and manage buildings – supporting staff to work more efficiently and creating a smoother, safer, and more comfortable experience for patients.

FDIS Ltd has become the first organisation in the UK to be awarded UKAS accreditation for the certification of fire door inspectors.

Much of the NHS estate was constructed before modern energy standards were introduced, meaning building fabric improvements remain one of the most practical ways to improve energy performance. Roofing refurbishment programmes can therefore play an important role in estate decarbonisation strategies.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) and University Hospitals of Northamptonshire Group (UHN) have jointly procured AI-powered technology to capture and record clinician-patient consultations.

Digital energy services provider eEnergy has announced a major new contract with Plymouth University Hospital.

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has launched a certification pathway to help ventilation hygiene contractors demonstrate professional and technical competence and compliance in line with the Building Safety Act.

A new study shows that digital retrofits can reduce total hospital energy consumption by up to 18 per cent, potentially delivering huge efficiency gains for healthcare facilities.

The rooftop helipad at the Royal Sussex County Hospital is now operational, marking a significant milestone in enhancing emergency and major trauma care across Sussex.

On 23 April, Becky Allen, healthcare solutions lead at real estate software experts MRI Software, will be hosting a webinar exploring how a unified technology platform can help estates leaders move from reactive management to strategic control.

The drive for sustainability in healthcare has never been more critical. As the NHS progresses towards its ambitious Net Zero targets, the efficiency of steam and thermal energy systems plays a crucial role in achieving these sustainability goals. At Spirax Sarco, we are proud to be viewed as a trusted partner to the NHS, supporting hospitals and healthcare facilities in optimising their steam systems to enhance efficiency, reduce emissions, and cut operational costs.

Brandon Medical, the UK-based manufacturer of SMART operating theatres and critical care environments, is hosting a free, specialist webinar focused on de-risking healthcare infrastructure projects using Modern Methods of Construction (MMC).

Matthew Taylor, interim chief executive of the NHS Confederation and NHS Providers, has called for the government to free up capital investment in NHS digital infrastructure.

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has appointed MTX Contracts to redevelop the historic Royal Alexandra Hospital in Rhyl, North Wales.

A new £25m Community Diagnostic Centre at Upton Hospital Slough – delivered by offsite manufacturer Western – has been officially opened.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted more than £1.3m to replace lighting at St James’s University Hospital and Wharfedale Hospital.

The NHS Confederation and NHS Providers have announced The NHS Alliance – the name of the new national membership organisation created from their January merger.

The New Hospital Programme (NHP) has announced the appointment of 10 industry-leading construction partners to the Hospital 2.0 Alliance (H2A).

Construction is set to begin on two helipads at Gwynedd Hospital (Ysbyty Gwynedd) in Bangor, Gwynedd, Wales.

Specialist Door Solutions (SDS) has announced the launch of its new Specification Guide for PVC Post-formed Doorsets.